The Election Commission will not interfere in the ongoing joint forces’ drive against violence at different parts of the country unless it does not hamper the works of the countrywide staggered upazila polls, beginning on February 19.
Month: January 2014
3 power sector projects among 13 get Ecnec nod
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Sunday approved 13 development projects involving TK 9,110 crore along with three big projects in the Power Sector, including a 275MW coal-based power plant at Barapukuria.
BD to regain GSP facility by April, hopes Tofail
Expressing the hope that Bangladesh will regain the GSP facility to the US market by next April, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Sunday said the government is working sincerely to fulfill the conditions tagged for regaining it.
BoI body clears $106.6m foreign borrowing
The Board of Investment (BoI) Scrutiny Committee for approval of foreign loan/supplier’s credit on Sunday approved US$ 106.6 million foreign borrowings against 13 projects.
Burglars tunnel into Sonali Bank in K’ganj, loot Tk 16.40 cr
In a daring bank robbery, burglars have tunneled into the vault of Sonali Bank’s main branch in the district town and looted about Tk 16.40 crore.
Yusuf Trial: Systematic killings by Razakars at Shakharighati in ’71, says PW
“Razakars had perpetrated the systematic killing of Hindus at Sakharighati village of Bagerhat during the Liberation War in which my converted Muslim husband was also a victim of the massacre,” said Ullashini Das as prosecution witness No. 26 while facing…
BD’s future depends on reputation of excellence: German envoy
German Ambassador in Dhaka Dr Albrecht Conze on Sunday said Bangladesh’s future as an ‘emerging industrial country’ depends on a reputation of excellence, and reassured Germany’s help to that end.
What would a vamped-up Kate Middleton look like?
Last fall, rumour rumor had it that Kate Middleton’s style was about to get quirkier.
Rohingyas: The most suffering people on earth
The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was adopted by the United Nations 65 years ago in December of 1948.
Dry weather likely
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in next 24 hours till 6pm tomorrow (Monday). Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and light to moderate fog elsewhere over the country during…
6 BNP leaders get 6 months’ bail
The High Court on Sunday granted six months’ bail to six BNP leaders, including its four standing committee members, in different cases relating to political violence.
India and left-wing extremism 2013
Left-wing Extremism (LWE) continued to remain as one of the major challenges to India’s internal security in 2013. Its intensity persisted especially in three states – Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa – apart from significant presence in West Bengal, Bihar, and…
World peace sought at Ijtema
The first phase of Biswa Ijtema has ended in Gazipur with the final prayer for world peace, unity among Muslims and welfare of the country.
Stanislas Wawrinka beats Nadal in Australian Open 2014 final
Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka won his first Grand Slam title with victory over an injury-hit Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.
Ronaldo shows off Ballon d’Or before firing Madrid to La Liga top
Cristiano Ronaldo presented the Ballon d’Or to the Santiago Bernabeu faithful ahead of Real Madrid’s 2-0 win on Saturday before firing the club to the top of La Liga.
Thailand protesters block early election vote
Protesters in Thailand have surrounded polling stations, blocking early voting ahead of next week’s general election, officials say.
Ukraine crisis: Opposition rejects offer of PM post
Ukrainian opposition leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk says protests will continue after he rejected President Viktor Yanukovych’s offer to appoint him as prime minister of the country.
Chobham ‘mini-tornado lifted cats in air’
A “mini-tornado” brought down trees, damaged property and even lifted cats in the air, an eye-witness has said.
Citizen science charts horse chestnut tree pest spread
A citizen science study, involving more than 3,500 people, has revealed the spread and establishment of the horse chestnut leaf-miner in the UK.
German newspaper publishes top Nazi’s letters
Berlin — One black-and white photo shows Heinrich Himmler on an idyllic family outing, holding his wife’s hand while his blond, pigtailed daughter is picking flowers. Others show the SS Nazi leader feeding a little fawn or taking a bath…
25.5 kg Indian silver seized in Satkhira
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive recovered 25.5 kgs of Indian silver at Bhadiali village in Kolaroa upazila on Saturday night.
French presidency denies Hollande-Trierweiler split reports
The French presidency has contradicted media reports that President Francois Hollande would officially announce his separation from his partner, Valerie Trierweiler, on Saturday.
Time to begin thinking about world government?
What might a world citizen look like while there is still no world government?
People will suffer from this trend: Khosru
BNP Chairperson’s adviser Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, while speaking at a bdnews24.com-organised roundtable on Saturday, said that the Jan 5 election was not ‘politically’ valid.
Renewable energy today and tomorrow
January 25, 2014 ,Last year we consumed total of 245 billion kW-hours of electricity in Turkey.
BD wants Ticfa debut meeting in early March
Bangladesh is discussing with the United States (US) to host the debut meeting under the much-talked-about deal – Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (Ticfa) – by the first week of March.
Consensus is the key: Salimullah Khan
Teacher and columnist Salimullah Khan has called upon the political parties to draw up a way that ensures an inclusive election.
Four dead as Egypt marks third anniversary of revolution
Four people have been killed in clashes in Egypt as the country marks the anniversary of the 2011 uprising which ended with the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak.
Move underway to maintain ‘criminal’ profiles of foreigners
In the wake of increasing crimes in the capital by a section foreign nationals staying in Bangladesh, the Special Intelligence Agency (SPA) has decided to maintain a data base on them to preserve their track records.
Orchestras ‘still hostile to women’
Prejudice and hostile attitudes keep the upper echelons of classical music off-limits to many women, arts chief Jude Kelly has said.